Chapter One

'Sometimes I fool myself into thinking you love me.' She stares up into his eyes.

His hands pause in her hair as he holds her gaze, 'Sometimes I do, too.'

It was undeniable that Alyara would play the role of Tsahik. Being favored by Netayam's grandmother, Mo'at, she was chosen as Neteyam's future mate. Alyara was perfect--she was tall, beautiful, strong, and kind. The whole clan loved her.

And Neteyam never hated anyone more.

(OCCASIONAL GRAPHIC DEPICTIONS OF WOUNDS AND TORTURE. SLIGHT RACISM?? TOWARD HUMANS)